Looking for a fresh start in a new Washington neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Washington for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 121,684
-33%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 163
33% lower than Washington
Population 30,604
-33%
Cost of Living Index 110 vs 163
33% lower than Washington
Population 29,307
-20%
Cost of Living Index 131 vs 163
20% lower than Washington
Population 21,667
-19%
Cost of Living Index 132 vs 163
19% lower than Washington
Population 11,387
-18%
Cost of Living Index 133 vs 163
18% lower than Washington
Population 24,950
-18%
Cost of Living Index 134 vs 163
18% lower than Washington
Population 16,714
-17%
Cost of Living Index 135 vs 163
17% lower than Washington
Population 8,312
-16%
Cost of Living Index 137 vs 163
16% lower than Washington
Population 59,017
-15%
Cost of Living Index 138 vs 163
15% lower than Washington
Population 35,816
-6%
Cost of Living Index 154 vs 163
6% lower than Washington
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